Camden County To Help Small Business Navigate COVID Crisis

CAMDEN COUNTY, NJ — The Camden County Department of Health and Human Services and the Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers will co-host a virtual forum to help guide small business owners navigate the challenges they face when an employee tests positive for the coronavirus.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Nov. 19, county officials announced Tuesday morning. Participants will have the chance to speak directly to state and county health officials, who will help them keep their employees, customers, and communities safe.

“With the second wave of this pandemic already in full force, we need to hear from our business community directly, so we can make sure they are getting the support they need to keep their employees and customers safe,” said Freeholder Carmen Rodriguez, liaison to the Camden County Health Department. “If you are a small business owner or operator in Camden County, please join us on Nov. 19, and let our contact tracers know how they can best support enterprises like yours to stay open and stay COVID-free.”

Participants are asked to RSVP in advance by clicking here. Participants will be able to join the event via video or phone.

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The coronavirus pandemic continues to be a problem, as the county and the state experience a surge in cases. There were 261 new cases on Tuesday, which is the highest number of new cases in Camden County in one day since the pandemic began.

There were seven new deaths countywide, bringing the Camden County totals to 14,263 cases and 588 confirmed deaths since the beginning of the pandemic. Trace investigations are underway in all new cases.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families, as well as with everyone who is currently battling this disease,” Camden County Director Louis Cappelli Jr. said. “This is the largest single day total we have ever experienced in Camden County, and unfortunately, we have not seen any sign of slowing case growth since this surge began in the early days of October. Just because our state’s economy remains open does not mean that we can operate under a ‘business as usual’ mentality. Please minimize your contact with others to the greatest extent possible, wear a mask when you leave your home, and avoid indoor gatherings with friends and family. We will get through this, but we have to take action to flatten the curve before it is too late.”